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V120 GFJ

1999 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,848 mi
Last recorded115,848 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 GFJ
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 115,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 101,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

floorpan/outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2024 101,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

floorpan/outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2023 99,275 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 98,105 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 92,652 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2020

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2019

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe bushs perished and has slight play

Fail 13 May 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe bushs perished and has slight play

Pass 17 May 2018
Fail 15 May 2018

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,113 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 79,754 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 79,382 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 79,103 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 78,905 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 78,394 miles
Pass 26 May 2011
Pass 3 Jun 2010 75,545 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 74,299 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 71,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

coolant leak

front number plate loose

rear axle bushes badly cracked

under tray damaged

water in offside headlight

wipers in poor conition

Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,312 miles

coolant leak

front number plate loose

rear axle bushes badly cracked

under tray damaged

water in offside headlight

wipers in poor conition

Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,907 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,906 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front & rear brake pads worn low

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm now

rear brake discs scored

wipers smearing screen

Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,004 miles

Front wiper blades smearing on screen when washers operated.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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V120 GFJ is a 1999 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V120 GFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V120 GFJ registered?

V120 GFJ is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V120 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V120 GFJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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